I had seen her often
through her open door
As I hurried down the hallway
on my way to somewhere else
and I had wondered briefly who she was

Yesterday I found out
That she is a woman
just like myself
With Canadian and Jamaican experiences
And a mother only months dead
Though mine had been dead for years

We bonded over PAIN
And the unique experiences of
WOMANHOOD. - ANDREA DOWNER
_____________________________TODAY, March 8th is recognized by the United Nations as WOMEN'S DAY, But for women, there is NEVER a day when we are NOT ourselves. However, we are grateful for the annual, global day of recognition.

Thanks Sharon. I am happy the poem resonated with you. As women we all have experienced tremendous loss at some time or other and as women, those of us who subscribe to sisterhood understand each others' shared experiences and pain.

I believe as women we all exist on the same continuum of emotional connection to nature and other life forms. Especially through our unique gift of giving life and nurturing future generations at our bosoms and from our hearts and conscience of right and wrong using our moral compass. WOMEN ARE more than the SALT of the earth, we are the VERY essence of creation. THOSE women who know and embrace this ARE ABLE to truly fulfill their roles as women and the man other myriad responsibilities and expectations that comes with that territory.

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The Story Teller

"Someone needs to tell those tales. The bits of overlapping narratives, there is magic in that. You may tell a tale that takes up residence in someone's soul, becomes part of their blood and self purpose. That tale will move them and drive them and who knows what they might do because of it, because of your words? That is your role, your gift!" -- FROM THE BOOK: The Night Circusby Erin Morgenstern